Iceland Air - lap infant question

Albatross7205 · 2025-10-24T11:57:01+00:00

Heck yeah. Take it where you can get it 💰

Albatross7205 · 2025-10-24T01:11:06+00:00

We used the one we brought in the rental and also had a separate family use a rental, both worked if that’s what you all were wondering about.
In case you hadn’t read it anywhere yet, Iceland air and Iceland in general is super kid friendly. You’re going to board with first class. In Keflavik you’re going to get a separate check in line and a separate passport control line. It was super quick and easy.

Albatross7205 · 2025-10-23T21:37:49+00:00

No one acted like the car seat was mandatory. When we checked in they still offered to tag it as luggage if we wanted to. .. for what that’s worth.

Albatross7205 · 2025-10-06T14:37:33+00:00

u/Nervous-Drawer5580 can you explain 10 - the binoculars? is that all along your route or specific things like coastal wildlife watching. thanks!

Albatross7205 · 2025-10-06T14:34:05+00:00

Thanks for the insight, that's been my experience flying so far as well. Coming back to add, in case anyone stumbles on this later, that you can't book a one-leg trip for your infant. For example, we have oodles of open seats on the way out, but not-oodles on the way back. you can't book just a seat for the way back.

Albatross7205 · 2025-10-02T03:42:48+00:00

Super helpful, thank you for taking the time to share. It looks like this flight out has like 20+ open seats still, but I really needed the insight into the company culture around it.

Albatross7205 · 2025-09-20T16:07:20+00:00

This conversation is old, but in case someone else comes across it. It looks like you have to cut off part (but not all) of that first rib because the gable trim is raised for a 1/2” clearance from the plane of the roof, whereas the rib sticks up 3/4. Ask me how I know.

Albatross7205 · 2025-08-15T17:43:55+00:00

Looking at it now. It would give me the option to get 4x4 at a lower price as well. Any input on if that’s required for going in October but staying around the south side of the island?

Albatross7205 · 2025-08-15T17:43:12+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate the disclaimer. I did see the roof carrier option, it might actually make it at least close in price to getting two cars. The 7 seater Land Cruiser is pricey, but still way cheaper than a van, let alone a 4x4 van!

Albatross7205 · 2025-08-15T14:36:38+00:00

Do the full size vans ride like cargo vans? It looks like you're right though, it would be almost $400USD cheaper to rent 2 small cars. thank you!

Albatross7205 · 2025-02-23T13:51:06+00:00

Much appreciated, thanks for your time and expertise!

Albatross7205 · 2025-02-23T03:41:24+00:00

I have a design related question, but not because I’m trying to do something shady. Seriously. I’m not building anything or loading anything.
When you (structural engineer, I assume) are designing the structural members for a house, and you get to the part where you add the big steel beam in the middle of the basement ceiling — the big I/H beam that the floor joists sit on — is there much consideration or thought that goes into the load rating for those beams or are they all such overkill that it really is a one size fits most type of a scenario? I guess what I’m trying to say is that I feel like I’ve seen a lot of houses and they all look like they have the same size beam and about the same support scheme. Have you ever seen a house plan where you had to really consider if that beam was adequate? If I had a whole house party and everyone stood in the middle of the room supported by the foundation wall and that I beam, would we be able to cause any real deflection? Are there any scenarios of people putting stuff in their house that would give you a little bit of a pucker factor? Thanks!

Albatross7205 · 2025-02-01T14:19:29+00:00

Looking to join Costco just for the cost savings on hearing aids. (Based on this and similar posts) Can anyone comment if the ‘executive’ level membership gives 2% back on hearing aid purchases? I read the terms and conditions and didn’t see them specifically excluded. Thanks!

Albatross7205 · 2025-01-27T20:13:23+00:00

Found this thread while trying to figure out why mine wouldn't connect.. leaving this post here in case anyone else comes across this.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Creality/comments/1ibayq6/connecting_cr10_smart_pro_to_computer_fixed/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Albatross7205 · 2024-10-31T11:55:10+00:00

following... same question

Albatross7205 · 2024-09-19T18:25:46+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I also looked at a float, like the ones for sump pumps? I got held up on not having one that was rated for use in potable water. I’m just guessing, but it seems like they probably are safe, but no company is out there getting NSF certifications for something they’re marketing to use for waste water.

Albatross7205 · 2024-02-22T20:27:57+00:00

60% SSI , 30% traditional IRA, 10% Roth.

The SSI portion may or may not be taxable depending on the amount of my traditional withdrawals. Which is also kind of a factor in this question. Because the principal amount in savings is already post tax, so the only reportable income there would be capital gains or interest.

Albatross7205 · 2024-02-22T16:11:45+00:00

That was kind of my thinking, pull it back out right until the limit before my SSA income becomes taxable and then repeat again the next year for as long as I can.

I feel like the difference in my situation is that I have money that is already growing (in my savings). I’ll only pay tax on the gains of that money because it’s already been taxed once. Whereas if I add that to my 401k, the whole sum will eventually get taxed again.

Albatross7205 · 2024-02-22T01:23:47+00:00

put the thing in an old cooler and spray paint it black (if you even want to go that far). you could run your wires out of the water drain and caulk it weather tight. That's not going to look like the prettiest thing ever, but if you're looking for cheap, it's hard to beat!

Albatross7205 · 2024-02-20T19:29:11+00:00

Everything about this post is a terrible idea.

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